by Heather Markel | Dec 5, 2019 | Africa, Culture Lessons, Insights
From Johannesburg to Cape Town. What a Crazy Train Ride Taught Me About South African Culture. Heather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist A microcosm of a culture on board a train ride To travel from Johannesburg to Cape Town, South...
by Heather Markel | Oct 24, 2019 | Africa, Culture Lessons, Epiphanies, Insights
Squatters in South Africa – A Hole and a Community Pulling Them Out Heather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist Exploring community and ways of life The Polyoak community, just outside Cape Town center, refers to themselves as...
by Heather Markel | Oct 17, 2019 | Africa, Culture Lessons, Insights
Apartheid and Townships – A Deeper Look at South Africa Heather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist Learning so much more than I ever expected My time in South Africa is full of new lessons about a past I now realize I...
by Heather Markel | Oct 3, 2019 | Africa, Culture Lessons, Solo Travelers
First Impressions of Africa Heather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist A continent I’ve always wondered about, and now I’m in it! I land in Johannesburg over an hour late and race off the plane to make my connection for...
by Heather Markel | Sep 5, 2019 | Culture Lessons, Insights
Meeting The People of Venezuela – More Than Just a News Story Heather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist A deeper dive into other lives. It’s one thing to read about strife in another country. It’s another thing to...
by Heather Markel | Aug 16, 2019 | City Reviews, Culture Lessons, Fun Stories, Insights, Peru, Solo Travelers
Exploring Peru With Free Walking Tours Heather Markel, Writer, Speaker, Photographer, Traveler, Business Strategist Another tip to enjoy Peru to the max In my last post I mentioned how Peru Hop can help you have a wonderful experience getting around Peru. That’s...
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